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These registered nurses, each with backgrounds in oncology nursing, are liaisons between patients and medical teams. They help identify and overcome challenges that may hinder recovery, and even help coordinate complex appointments and procedures.

Kim Zapor, RN, BSN, CBCN, OCN

Kim has been a cancer nurse for over 25 years. She has certifications as a breast cancer nurse and as an oncology nurse. She has been a Cancer AnswerLine™ nurse since 1999, and helps navigate patients and families to reliable information and services. Kim has extensive oncology experience with both medical and surgical cancer patients.

Vanessa Rowan RN

Vanessa has been a cancer nurse for 34 years. She has been a Cancer AnswerLine™ nurse since 2014. Vanessa’s past work experience includes being a staff nurse working with oncology patients, as well as those receiving radiation and chemotherapy.